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Can't run due to injury. Low impact workouts?

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ohhhhitsme · 17/03/2021 08:58

I got a running injury on Monday, I could barely move yesterday and was so fed up at the thought of no exercise. Today it feels slightly better, I can bear a bit of weight on it. I'm going to ride my bike more over the next few weeks, but I would also like recommendations for some low impact workouts. I'm thinking pilates, and I also usually do some fitness boxing so I was going to do this somehow without putting weight on my foot/ankle. Any other good ideas for exercise, that will take my mind off not being able to run? I always like to have an aim, so I need to shift my focus for a while until I can get back to running

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nbee84 · 17/03/2021 09:59

I injured my knee last year and I'm still not back to running 😔
I have a spin bike and an outdoor bike (fair weather rider 😀) To start with I did all my pedalling sitting down but as my knee has improved I can now stand and pedal.
I also subscribe to Les Mills and love their body combat classes, they have some upper body combat classes that are good.

ohhhhitsme · 17/03/2021 10:07

Thank you @nbee84 Are you able to recommend a spin bike?

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nbee84 · 17/03/2021 10:28

Mines a technogym that I picked up 2nd hand on ebay a couple of years back- same as we used in the gym so built to last and very sturdy. There's been a few threads on here about spin bikes and a couple were recommended so have a quick search to see.
Hope your knee heals quickly.

ohhhhitsme · 17/03/2021 11:19

Thank you!

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